Smoked Beef Ribs Recipe
Indulge in the rich, smoky flavors of these mouthwatering smoked beef ribs. Perfectly seasoned and cooked low and slow, these ribs are tender, juicy, and full of delicious barbecue taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes (plus resting time)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 racks beef short ribs (about 4–5 pounds total)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup beef broth or apple juice for spritzing
Instructions
- Prepare Smoker: Preheat smoker to 250°F (120°C) using wood chunks or chips.
- Prep Ribs: Remove membrane from back of ribs. Rub with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and cayenne.
- Smoke Ribs: Smoke ribs bone-side down for 3 hours, spritzing with broth or juice every hour.
- Wrap Ribs: Wrap ribs in butcher paper or foil and return to smoker for 2–3 hours, until tender.
- Rest and Serve: Let ribs rest for 30 minutes, then slice and serve with barbecue sauce.
Notes
- Cooking time can vary depending on rib size and smoker.
- Dry brine ribs overnight with salt for richer flavor.
- Slice between bones for best presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1120 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
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